About Us

Two Roads Brewing Company was founded in 2012 by four friends who dreamed for years of starting a craft brewery. We foster a “road less traveled” philosophy in the beers we make and how we make them. In that spirit, Phil Markowski, our award-winning Brewmaster and 27 year craft beer veteran has created an extensive lineup that takes a unique twist on classic beer styles. Two Roads was named one of the ten best breweries in America by Paste Magazine and has won many awards including gold for Belgian Lambic style Ale in 2016 at the Great American Beer Festival.

Two Roads isn’t just the logo on our brewery building, it’s our philosophy. Life always seems to offer up two ways to go. It just so happens, we prefer the one less taken and having some fun along the way – in our lives, our careers and especially for our beers! Now our “road less traveled” philosophy is being brought to life in the beers that we create and how we create them.

Brad Hittle

Brad’s own road in life took a detour on the road less traveled when after getting a college degree, he immediately decided that working on an offshore drilling ship in Southeast Asia would be a better way to launch into life. He later got his MBA degree at Kellogg and then spent time in the corporate world at Johnson & Johnson and Unilever— but he quickly learned that beer was a lot more fun and interesting. Brad’s career in beer most recently included being the Chief Marketing Officer at the Pabst Brewing Company until 2010, where he lead the success of brands like PBR, Lone Star and Primo, among others. Prior to that, he worked on marketing for Rolling Rock. If ever there was somebody with beer in his veins, it’s Brad. And of course we don’t mean that literally!

Phil Markowski

Master Brewer Phil Markowski comes from an engineering background. After dabbling in home brewing and winning a few competitions back in the 1980’s Phil made the bright decision to go into the craft beer world as a career. A long career at various breweries has led to dozens of medals from the GABF and WBC, along with many other medals at regional and international competitions. Phil also wrote the book on Farmhouse Ales, literally, and is thrilled to be in his dream job: working with friends to create a brewery from scratch with state-of-the-art equipment.

Clement Pellani

After starting his career working as an engineer in the F18 radar lab at McDonnell Douglas, Clem quickly took a left turn and got on a more fulfilling road that led to a career in beer (and happiness). In addition to having a brewing degree from the Siebel Institute of Technology, Clem’s beer experience includes marketing at Labatt USA on the Rolling Rock and Labatt brands where he developed a line of craft beers. He also headed marketing and sales at New England Brewing Company, worked as a Marketing Director at E. & J. Gallo Winery, and was a consultant to Pabst Brewing Company on their new craft portfolio introductions.

Peter Doering

Peter spent the last nine years as CFO and Project Financial Manager at a large regional shipyard in Connecticut. While there he coordinated the construction of a 280-foot motor-yacht, the largest luxury yacht ever built in America. Ironically, early in his career, Peter took the road less traveled, working his way up the ladder to foreman on an offshore drilling ship in Angola. How that translated into an MBA is worth ponder, but Peter did go and get one from Harvard which he now uses to win games of “Liar’s Poker” and calculate cost per mile in his 2004 Ford Explorer. He makes sure the other three guys don’t give away too much beer to friends.

John Rehm

Director of Brewing Operations

John grew up in Stratford but spent much of his early career in Philadelphia, PA where he mastered the art and science of brewing great beer. He is now finally back home and living the dream at Two Roads.
He hopes to one day drive the Two Roads float in the Stratford 4th of July Parade.

Colin House

Manager of Wood Aging and Sour Beer Production

My favorite Two Roads beer is Road 2 Ruin. I like fishing, tattoos and the NJ Devils. I don't like all the questions Frank asks me everyday or the singing and dancing that I have to put a stop to

Roger Krackow

Head Brewer

Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here!

Steven Andrews

Brewing Project Coordinator & Training Manager

Truly love helping to make all of the fantastic beers at Two Roads, and being able to watch co-workers faces when I make them drink off-flavor beer under the guise of "sensory training".

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius Whelp, guess I'm unemployed then. Sorry Mom.

Alex Robinson

Shift Brewing Supervisor

Favorite Two Roads beers- Lil Heaven/Urban Funk

Beer is proof that God loves us- Ben Franklin

Travis Eckart

Brewing Maintenance Technician (Packaging and Product Department)

Frank Garigliano

Shift Brewing Operations Manager

Life is good when I can drink Lil' Heaven during a thunderstorm. I make a very nice Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. The best part of brewing at Two Roads is the singing and dancing (Colin loves it). It baffles me that we drive on parkways and park on driveways… (mind explosion)

Greg Stec

Sales Manager Northern/Central NJ
Likes: Playing golf and drinking beer, followed by a night session of Fortnite… Take the Road Less Traveled and don’t land Tilted Towers
My dog is pretty awesome
Favorite Two Roads beer: Two Juicy
@2RoadsGregS

John Kubicsko

CT Sales Manager
John is a Certified Cicerone® and grew up in Stratford, CT
He likes: soccer, food, well-made beverages, and warm weather
His favorite Two Roads beer: No Limits or Lil Heaven
@2RoadsJohnCT

Erin Lynch

Social Media And Communications Marketing Associate

Sarah Maxwell

Joshua Bader

Sales Manager, Western PA
Joshua is a Michigan native and a Certified Sommelier working in the beer world.
He's a long-suffering Detroit Lions fan.
Loves: live music, BBQ and a huge history buff.
My favorite Two Roads beer: Lil’ Heaven.
@2RoadsJoshuaB

Taylor James

Sales Manager, Virgina
Taylor started out his craft beer career in Memphis, TN where he ran the beer department at his family’s grocery store. But when the opportunity to take the road less traveled arrived, he took it.
Favorite Two Roads Beer: Ol' Factory Pils

Jenna Kavulich

Joe Darigan

Sales Manager - Southeastern CT

The Red Sox were Joe’s true first love. Also loves the Patriots.
Starwars Fanboy.
Believes that the best thing about beer is the people you drink it with.
Still thinks Santa’s Real.
“Feed me Bacon, pour me beer and I’ll be your best friend for life.”

It’s like I’ve died and went to heaven. But then they realized it wasn’t my time yet so they sent me to a brewery.
-Peter Griffin, “Family Guy”

Nick Kiviat

Senior Accountant

Drew Pannone

Supply Chain Manager

I love beer. I’m a competitive homebrewer and have won some awards, so I’m kind of a big deal. Being a part of Two Roads is a dream realized. Now on to the next! Aside from that I’m a big sports fan, I like to stay active, and I’m a pretty good cook. Favorite Two Roads Beer: Rye 95

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

Nikin Shah

Brewing Supply Chain Associate

Quinnipiac University Grad. Spongebob Enthusiast. My first name is spelled the same forwards and backwards. I ran the 3rd fastest mile in my 4th grade gym class.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”

-Wayne Gretzky

-Michael Scott

-Nikin Shah

Rob Herbst

Logistics & Operations Associate

The dinosaurs didn’t have beer. Now look how that turned out…

Kevin Pasquarella

Junior Control Systems Engineer

Michael O’Brien

Brew Planning Manager (Logistics Department)

Alec Dvoretsky

Microbiologist

Good samaritan, washed up college athlete, expert napper, and avid fisherman. Know any good places to fish?…LMK. Constantly in search of the wildest of yeast.

Favorite Two Roads Beer: Urban Funk

Leao Fernandes

Quality Shift Supervisor

Jennifer Pesavento

Sensory Program Manager

Tea, beer, and coffee.
Bakes peculiar cookies.
Bitter, sour – yum

Favorite Two Roads Beer: Persian Lime Gose + Urban Funk

Sarah De Lorenzo

Sensory Technician

Sarah aka GC/MS lady aka Lab Roger
Yes, I know I’m tall and no I don’t play basketball.
Likes to run long distances for the sole purpose of drinking beer after.
Kombucha brewer who’s always looking for new & funky flavor combos.
Always down to crack a cold one with the boys.
Currently establishing a 7 year friendship with Dr. Dannon.

Mike Augustine

​Ricky Parham

Quality Technician

If I’m not in the lab I am probably out in the wilderness saving one critter at a time.

Liz Kaesmann

QA Technician

My background is in chemistry, I am a passionate equestrian (20 years and counting), and I am a Halloween enthusiast. I am also a lover of all things winter! A cold beer and a warm fire while relaxing in the mountains is just about as good as life gets for me.

Favorite Two Roads Beer: Honeyspot Road IPA

Ted Pert

Senior Manager - Taproom Operations

All-time favorite Two Roads beer: Worker's Comp Saison

Dan Letizia

Assistant Tasting Room Manager

Kelly M.

Head Beertender

"Life is too short to do anything but enjoy it"
Likes: My dog, beer, bourbon, and nature
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling to new places and experimenting in the kitchen
Fav Two Roads Beer- depends on the day.

Joe Jimenez

Head Beertender

What I love: Family, baseball and craft beer.Favorite Quotes:The only angels in Los Angeles are in heaven, and they're looking down on the Dodgers -Tommy LasordaStatistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination Vin Scully